THE GROWING CASE FOR MUSIC IN DEMENTIA CARE A practical session for professionals and family/personal caregivers on using personalized music to support people living with dementia - at home and in care settings. Participants will learn simple, safe steps to choose meaningful music, integrate it into daily routines and transitions, reduce stress, and strengthen connection. JUSTIN […]

Sundowning is a common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia-related illnesses that can be challenging for caregivers. This episode will explain sundowning and its symptoms; describe how it can be addressed; and provide practical steps caregivers can take. Speaker: Jeremy Koppel, MD Co-Director, Litwin-Zucker Center for the Study of Alzheimer’s Disease, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Member, […]

Curious about Alzheimer’s and dementia? Want to learn more about what symptoms to look out for or ways that you can live a brain healthy lifestyle? The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will provide a free educational program at the Dodge YMCA in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn on Tuesday November 18th from 12pm-2pm. AFA’s educational team will […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: Research and social awareness have made great strides in identifying how psychological trauma and chronic stress can cause mental illness and impact brain health. This in turn, can increase the risk of dementia. Research also suggests a bidirectional relationship between PTSD and dementia, meaning not only […]

Giving up driving privileges, accepting in-home help, and moving from a home into a professional care setting are some of the challenging conversations caregivers often have with their loved ones living with dementia. This episode will provide practical tips on approaching these topics with a loved one in a sensitive, constructive manner; explain what makes […]

Enhancing Resilience in Aging: Digital Health Approaches to Geriatric Rehabilitation Dr. Najafi will discuss how digital health innovations—ranging from wearables to artificial intelligence—are transforming the way we age by helping people stay healthier and more independent. What began with simple step counters has evolved into smart devices that can detect early signs of physical or […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Presented by Dr. Allison Reiss & Leah Daly, MPH Course Description: Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 7 million people in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease can destabilize a family and community. So how can we prevent this? Risk factors and prevention strategies remain confusing and misunderstood. In this training […]

Keeping the Faith; How to Reconnect People with Alzheimer's Disease to their Religion and Sacred Traditions Rabbi Daniel Isaacson and Rev. Christopher B. Wolf, M.Div., will talk about the deep meaning of religion in people’s lives. They will guide us through the rituals and time-honored traditions such as prayers, blessings, scripture, sacred text and music […]

Cultural Competence Course LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar2 CE Credits Available Course Description: This interactive course explores the critical connection between cultural competence, social determinants of health (SDOH), and brain health across diverse communities. Participants will examine how factors such as education, income, neighborhood conditions, healthcare access, discrimination, and cultural beliefs influence cognitive health outcomes and dementia […]